Edmonton lawyer convicted of sexually abusing children abandons appeal
Helmut Berndt, 73, filed formal notice to withdraw his sentence and conviction appeal Friday.
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Helmut Berndt, 73, filed formal notice to withdraw his sentence and conviction appeal Friday.
Helmut Berndt sentenced to 14 years after jury convicted him of five sexual offences against his three children beginning in the mid-1980s.
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Two counts of sexual assault charges have been withdrawn against the former CEO of Fort McKay Métis Group.
In April, a jury found Helmut Berndt, 73, guilty on five sex-related charges involving his two daughters and one son. The Crown is seeking a 15-year prison term. The defence wants no more than eight years. Berndt will be sentenced June 9.